Wow! Who didn't see this coming? This happened right around the time of the "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" debacle. Any connection?
The Department of Transportation has exonerated Toyota, verifying that "unintended acceleration" claims against certain Toyota models, particularly the Toyota Prius hybrid, were not a problem of faults with the vehicle electronic grid. Nevertheless, new government regulations are on the way.
DOT Secretary Roy LaHood today said that only two problems had been identified, "so-called sticky pedals"--accelerator pedals that would stay depressed even when the driver's foot was removed from the pedal--and floor mats that would entrap gas pedals and not let them return to the full up position.
The findings were the result of an eight month investigation that included NASA scientists. "We enlisted the best and brightest engineers to study Toyota's electronics systems, and the verdict is in. There is no electronic-based cause for unintended high-speed acceleration in Toyotas," said LaHood at a press conference today.
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The Department of Transportation has exonerated Toyota, verifying that "unintended acceleration" claims against certain Toyota models, particularly the Toyota Prius hybrid, were not a problem of faults with the vehicle electronic grid. Nevertheless, new government regulations are on the way.
DOT Secretary Roy LaHood today said that only two problems had been identified, "so-called sticky pedals"--accelerator pedals that would stay depressed even when the driver's foot was removed from the pedal--and floor mats that would entrap gas pedals and not let them return to the full up position.
The findings were the result of an eight month investigation that included NASA scientists. "We enlisted the best and brightest engineers to study Toyota's electronics systems, and the verdict is in. There is no electronic-based cause for unintended high-speed acceleration in Toyotas," said LaHood at a press conference today.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Toyota cleared of unintended acceleration' charges, NHTSA wants new regs anyway - National auto review | Examiner.com Toyota cleared of unintended acceleration' charges, NHTSA wants new regs anyway - National auto review | Examiner.com